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In this episode, I interview Chief Thomas Wetzel, a veteran law enforcement leader with nearly 40 years of experience, to discuss his career, the current challenges facing policing, and his new book A Cop and a Coffee Cup. Chief Wetzel shares powerful insights on leadership, recruitment struggles, officer wellness, and the importance of community-focused policing. This conversation offers a real, behind-the-scenes look at modern law enforcement and what needs to change moving forward.

In this episode, I briefly explain my thoughts on the recent Minneapolis ICE shooting.

In this episode of Trust the Badge, we sit down with Mr. Dave Potvin, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and former federal law enforcement officer with more than 40 years of service. From his time in the Green Berets to serving as a Border Patrol Agent, ICE Deportation Officer, and Assistant Attaché in South Africa, Mr. Potvin brings a rare, full-spectrum perspective on immigration enforcement, national security, and public trust.

He discusses what motivated his career in service, the realities behind the work that the public rarely sees, and how politics and misconceptions shape the way agencies like ICE and Border Patrol are viewed. The conversation explores leadership, professionalism, cultural understanding, and what it really takes to build trust between enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

Tune in for an honest, grounded look at public service from someone who’s lived it at every level.